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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,161.81, 49,711.44 and 16,506.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,161.81, 49,711.44 and 16,506.09 is: 24,743.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,161.81 : 49,711.44 = 16,506.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,161.81/49,711.44 = 16,506.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,161.81x = 49,711.44 × 16,506.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,161.81x = 820,541,751.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,541,751.08/33,161.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,743.58

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